Any help appreciated with this blue from Poland (SE area)
Also seen
Large Copper
Purple Edged Copper
Map
Totroiseshell sp
Silver washed Fritillary
Queen of Spain Fritillary
Thanks
Mark
Poland ID
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Re: Poland ID
I think this is a common blue, P. icarus. The forewing cell spot is just visible, ruling out most things, and I can't see anything to suggest it is not icarus.
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Re: Poland ID
I'm so glad you've seen a Map in the relative safety of Eastern Europe, Mark! 

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Re: Poland ID
Many Thanks
A few photos from the trip
Map, Large Copper, Silver washed fritillary
A few photos from the trip
Map, Large Copper, Silver washed fritillary